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Few voices are as passionate about Mendocino County as Martha Barra, who, for more than 40 years, has devoted herself to the continuing success of her family’s award-winning winery, Barra of Mendocino. On her 80th birthday in 2021, she received a U.S. Congressional Resolution honoring her lifetime work building the Barra family wine business.

January 19, 2026

Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Martha Barra — A Warm and Approachable Mendocino Leader

By Laurie Wachter Few voices are as passionate about Mendocino County as Martha Barra, who, for more than 40 years, has devoted herself to the continuing

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Congratulations to Dr. Liz Thach, MW on being named one of Wine's Most Inspiring People. As California's first woman Master of Wine and current President of the Wine Market Council, she's leading critical research into consumer behavior—including the surprising finding that 30% of wine drinkers don't actually like the taste. Her career spans Fortune 500 companies, 23 years teaching global wine business, nine published books, and groundbreaking consumer insights that are shaping wine's future.

March 20, 2026

Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Dr. Liz Thach - California’s First Woman Master of Wine and 7th in the U.S.A.

Serving the Wine Industry Through Education, Research and Communication Dr. Liz Thach MW is the seventh woman in the United States and first in California

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Congratulations to Cyril Chappellet, CEO and Chairman of Chappellet Winery, on being selected as one of Wine's Most Inspiring People. Along with nearly five years on the American Ag Credit board, Chappellet has served 12 years on the Napa Valley Vintners board, including as 2024 Chair. He was also a director at the Napa Community Firewise Foundation and founded the Hennessey Rector Firesafe Council, implementing a fire prevention strategy with 50 neighboring property owners.

December 15, 2025

Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Cyril Chappellet — Leading with Heart, Building for Tomorrow

By Laurie Wachter When American Ag Credit invited Cyril Chappellet to join the board during the COVID-19 pandemic, he considered the depth of banking

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Congratulations to Kevin Zraly on being selected as one of Wine's Most Inspiring People. Over the past 50 years, Zraly has shared his passion and knowledge for wine with more than 30,000 students.

November 24, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People: Kevin Zraly - America's Wine Educator Raises a Glass to 50 Years

Ask many people in the industry where they began their wine education and their response is, Kevin Zraly ...

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Congratulations to Kimberly Noëlle Charles, recognized as one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People. A true marketing leader, Kimberly has built her career on forging community and human connection. From leading communications to co-founding Come Over October, she continues to show how storytelling, authenticity, and purpose can bring people together through wine.

September 19, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People: Kimberly NoÃÆ’Æ’«lle Charles, DipWSET - Connecting People Through Wine and Community

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our

Most Inspiring People Wine's MIP Kimberly Noelle Charles Come Over October

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Congratulations to Julie Secviar—named one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People—for bringing a humane and people-first approach to HR. With 30+ years in roles ranging from global head HR for Chef Thomas Keller to Vice President at Far Niente, Julie champions employee well-being, inclusion, and strategic impact.

July 10, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar - Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our

Wine's Most Inspiring People Julie Secviar

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Congratulations to Mary Taylor, Founder of Mary Taylor Wine, on being selected as one of the 2025 Wine’s Most Inspiring People.

June 23, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People: Mary Taylor - Building a Business with a Singular Focus

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our

Most Inspiring People Mary Taylor Mary Taylor Wine

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Asked what is the most satisfying part of having created a business that has survived for 50 years, Quady says, “The most satisfying part by far is getting to work with our great team of employees, some of which have been with us for 40 years or so.”

May 15, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People 2025: Andrew Quady - 50 Years of Sweet Success

For 2025, Wine Industry Advisor is expanding the Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from

Most Inspiring People Andrew Quady Quady Winery

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Wine Industry Advisor is proud to include Polly Hammond, founder of 5forests, in its list of Most Inspiring People 2025. “Polly Hammond is the rare combination of expertise and generosity. Her marketing knowledge is deep and wide, and she is equally able to build efficient and profitable brand strategies as she is to elegantly design a website or publication."

January 15, 2025

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Polly Hammond — Driving Growth Through Strategic Digital Outreach

By Kathleen Willcox Polly Hammond has been touting the power and potential of digital marketing for decades well before most anyone in the wine

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Congratulations to Kerrin Laz, Proprietor of K. Laz Wine Collection and Founder of Inspire Napa Valley, for being selected as one of the 2025 Wine's Most Inspiring People.

April 14, 2025

Wineââ‚¬â„¢s Most Inspiring People 2025: Kerrin Laz ââ‚¬” Giving Back and Living with Authenticity and Joy

For 2025, Wine Industry Advisor is expanding the Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from

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